The 57th Alabama Infantry was organized in March 1863 at Troy in Pike
County, Alabama. At that time, this flag was presented to the company on behalf
of Mrs. James Holt Clanton, wife of General Clanton. The flag was presented by
Judge John P. Hubbard and was received by Captain J. P. Wood. According to the
available documentation, the flag was carried as the regimental colors throughout
the war and was "pierced with many balls at the battle of Peach Tree Creek." Flag
bearer John B. Carter was mortally wounded while carrying the flag at the Battle
of Franklin.

In February 1865, Captain Wood returned home on furlough and brought
the flag with him. Following the war, Wood retained the flag, which he donated to
the Department of Archives and History on December 10, 1910.

Sources: Brewer, Willis. Alabama: Her Resources, War Records and Public Men; From 1540-1872.
Montgomery, 1872. Curator's Object Files, Civil War Flags, Alabama Department of Archives and History.